- Thoughts and habits
- Trauma informed care
- Creative therapeutic methods
About Emily
Emily Meyers is a licensed professional counselor and licensed mental health counselor with 16 years of experience. She blends talk therapy with creative and body-aware approaches to help people who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck. She works in Missouri and brings a calm, curious presence to sessions.
Her practice centers on the link between past experience, the nervous system, and everyday life. She uses both verbal therapy and expressive methods such as art-based exercises and mindfulness to help people notice how stress shows up in the body. Sessions focus on building simple tools for emotional regulation, improving day-to-day functioning, and strengthening self-trust.
People who come to her often face anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, complex grief, chronic illness, or the strain of caregiving. She also supports issues like addiction, ADHD, body image, relationship and communication problems, and career concerns. She pays attention to developmental and attachment wounds as part of longer-term healing.
Her approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered work, dialectical behavior skills, and emotionally-focused strategies. Those methods are used flexibly to match each person's goals and pace.
Emily frames therapy as a collaborative process. She helps people practice skills between sessions and adapts interventions to fit daily life. If someone wants a mix of talking, artful exercises, and body-focused practices, she will shape the work around those preferences.
Her practice centers on the link between past experience, the nervous system, and everyday life. She uses both verbal therapy and expressive methods such as art-based exercises and mindfulness to help people notice how stress shows up in the body. Sessions focus on building simple tools for emotional regulation, improving day-to-day functioning, and strengthening self-trust.
People who come to her often face anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, complex grief, chronic illness, or the strain of caregiving. She also supports issues like addiction, ADHD, body image, relationship and communication problems, and career concerns. She pays attention to developmental and attachment wounds as part of longer-term healing.
Her approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered work, dialectical behavior skills, and emotionally-focused strategies. Those methods are used flexibly to match each person's goals and pace.
Emily frames therapy as a collaborative process. She helps people practice skills between sessions and adapts interventions to fit daily life. If someone wants a mix of talking, artful exercises, and body-focused practices, she will shape the work around those preferences.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Missouri, Washington
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches for online and blended care
Emily integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to support people working through stress and trauma. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and collaboration so people feel heard and can explore their goals.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify thinking patterns that keep problems going and to practice new habits. CBT is practical and skill-focused, which can suit issues like anxiety, mood shifts, and everyday coping. Together these approaches allow sessions to be tailored to each person's needs and pace.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together which methods fit the client's goals and preferences. This collaborative process means techniques can be adjusted as progress and life demands change.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a work break or choosing audio-only when bandwidth is limited. It can also allow continuity of care when travel or health challenges make in-person visits difficult. Ask about scheduling and format options when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include ADHD, body image, chronic illness, parenting strain, and relationship and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends talk therapy with creative and somatic practices. Sessions emphasize noticing body-based stress signals, building regulation skills, and applying practical tools in daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working with people facing trauma, chronic illness, anxiety, and related concerns.
What credentials and region should I know about?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Missouri. The listed credentials are LPC and LMHC as provided.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.